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Wendy Smith
Feb 11, 2022
Wendy Smith, of Ashuelot, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Jan. 28, 2022, at 71 years old.
Wendy was born on Dec. 13, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Sanford Smith and Grace Smith (nee Ornstein). She is survived by her husband, Sander Lee, and her daughter, Catherine Lee.
After graduating from Ohio State University with a degree in biology, Wendy went on to get her master’s degree in aquatic biology from Texas A&M. Throughout her life, Wendy held a variety of interesting and impactful positions, including jobs with the Smithsonian Institute of Natural History, The Union of Concerned Scientists, The Washington Post, The National Humane Society and as recycling coordinator for Cheshire County.
Wendy was passionate about the environment and animal welfare. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Union of Concerned Scientists. A memorial service will be held this spring. Please contact the family for details.
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Michael Resnick
I knew Wendy all through school and college and we both had a passion for Biology. She was kind, funny and just a great person. to be around. She will be missed. Condolences to her family.
Jane Glickman
Wendy and I were good friends in our early 20s when she lived in the D.C. area. She was always funny and up for an adventure, even some outrageous ones that two young naive Cleveland girls weren't prepared for-- but luckily we lived to laugh about them afterward. Sadly, we lost touch after Wendy left the area, but she will always hold a place in my heart when I recall those wild and crazy times. My condolences to her family..
Elaine Rudnick (Cohen)
When I heard about Wendy's death, a light went out in the world. I was friends with Wendy in high school, but we mostly lost touch afterwards. She made me laugh - at her outrageous comments, her jokes, whatever. She is missed. My condolences to her family.
Fern Zalin (Jones)
I was so sorry to read this. I think of Wendy and smile - she always made me laugh. My condolences to her family and all those who knew her.
Mark Wachter
We are all saddened by the loss of the this warm and friendly classmate. I can only picture her smiling and memories of that smile will brighten all our lives. My sincere condolences.
James (Jim) Morell
Wendy, you will be missed. Your wit was most enjoyable in homeroom. My sympathies to your family.
Gary Glazer
I did not know Wendy well but in my contacts with her she was always friendly, funny and kind. It is so sad as we watch our classmates, whether we knew them well or not, whether we had continuing contact with them or not, pass from our midst. These passages are inevitable for all of us but the sorrow is palpable. My sincere condolences to Wendy's family and may she rest in eternal peace.
Mark Benjamin
I have been debating whether to post to this site, since I knew I could not write anything that would do justice to Wendy. In the end, even knowing I would fail, here's my brief attempt.
Wendy and I probably met in 10th grade, and we fell madly in love in the Spring of 1968. We were both in love for the first time, and it was magical. Wendy was smart, passionate (not just about me!), always up for an adventure and wickedly funny. She did everything with gusto, perhaps most of all laugh.
Our romantic relationship lasted less than a year, but it felt like a lifetime. During that time, I also fell in love with Wendy's family, and in truth over the next many years I spent a good deal more time with her parents than with her. I did, however, stay loosely in touch with her, attending her wedding and visiting her once in New Hampshire. I last saw her a couple years ago when she and her beloved husband Sander stopped in Seattle for a day on their way to Alaska. It was a short visit, but it confirmed what I'd known would be true -- she had lost none of the qualities that made her so special those many decades ago. Goodbye sweet Wendy; your memory will indeed be a blessing.
William Schur
I always enjoyed being around Wendy. She was smart, energetic, humorous and attractive. My sympathies to her family and friends.
RIP, Wendy.
Michael Fine
We met on a bus going to Hebrew School and, of course, I fell in love with Wendy. She seemed to enjoy my piano playing and encouraged me to pursue music. Her parents were also charming people. She was beautiful, kind and funny and will be mourned by many, including me.